12 Pieces of Advice for New Grads That Everyone Should Take As a soon-to-be college grad, I know that the world of work can catch you unawares. In preparing for the job search, I’ve found that experienced professionals often have a lot of great advice to dispense (also some not-so-great advice, but that’s an article… Read More 12 Pieces of Advice for New Grads That Everyone Should Take

How to Tell if an Internship Will Be More Than Just Fetching Coffee We’ve all heard the internship horror stories. Those grueling days working with little to no pay in the heat of summer, trekking to get coffee for a terrible boss before organizing filing cabinets all day. But don’t worry, that doesn’t have to… Read More How to Tell if an Internship Will Be More Than Just Fetching Coffee

How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One) You’ve found your dream company. The even better news? They’re currently hiring for a position that’s perfect for you. You’ve already tackled all of the application basics. You did your research, tailored your resume, wrote an impressive cover letter, and even sent the department head a… Read More How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One)

5 Things to Consider Before Accepting an Offer A company asks you to interview for a position that interests you. You put your best foot forward, answer questions to the best of your ability, and hope that you made the right impression. Shortly after, the hiring manager calls you back saying you got the… Read More 5 Things to Consider Before Accepting an Offer

7 Career Lessons That Double as Amazing Life Advice The thing is, if you really think about it, a lot of the advice we give can be applied to any situation. After all, work and life aren’t all that separate from one another. Many of the lessons you learn from your job can shape your personal… Read More 7 Career Lessons That Double as Amazing Life Advice

What to Put on Your Resume When You Have No Relevant Work Experience Your dream job just got posted, and you’re super excited. There’s just one problem: You literally (and I actually mean literally) have zero relevant work experience. Whether you’re a career changer or a new grad with no internships under your belt, what… Read More What to Put on Your Resume When You Have No Relevant Work Experience

4 Steps for Answering “What Are You Looking for in a New Position?” Whenever you get asked this question during an interview, it’s impossible to not feel like it’s a trap. What other answers can you possibly give for, “What are you looking for in a new position?” other than, “Everything this one offers?” Well,… Read More 4 Steps for Answering “What Are You Looking for in a New Position?”